Q’ero Shamans
Meet the Altomisayoqs and Pampamisayoqs, carriers of sacred codes, mountain walkers, healers, and readers of coca. Each teacher holds a living transmission passed through dreams, ceremonies, and breath.
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Marcelino Samata Apaza
Q’ero Shaman
He began his spiritual path at the age of 15, guided by his grandfather Santos Apaza Samata and his mother María Apaza Machaca. His first initiation took place at Apu Willoyuni, where he felt a profound energy entering his heart and mind. He has received three initiations in sacred mountains and has healed over a thousand people through coca leaf readings, cleansings, and ceremonies of flowering. His greatest gift is the power of prayer, bringing healing and initiation with devotion to the Apus and Pachamama.
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Benedicto Samata Apaza
Q’ero Shaman
He began his spiritual path at the age of 14, guided by his grandfather Santos Apaza Samata and his mother María Apaza Machaca. His first initiation took place at Apu Ayaviri, followed by initiations at Apu Ñañantiyoc and Kiko Ccucho. From his childhood, he lived sacred experiences with his grandparents, witnessing healings through coca and offerings, and later performing his first ceremonies. He has healed more than a thousand people through initiations, coca readings, and cleansings, always working with love and devotion. His greatest gift is bringing healing with care and affection, a legacy he wishes to pass equally to his daughters and future generations.
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Deonisia Samata
Q'ero Shaman
She began her spiritual path at the age of 16, guided by her teacher María Apaza. Her first initiation took place at Apu Quicococho, where the Apus called her through visions and pain. She has received three initiations and healed over 70 people through coca leaf readings, sacred stones, and Colla healing. Her greatest gift is listening to the Apus and guiding others with love and devotion.
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Roger Huaman
Q’ero Shaman
He began his spiritual path at the age of 20, guided by his parents Sebastián Huaman Sunco and Martina Ccapa Apaza. At 30, he received his first initiation at Apu Huamanipa, where a condor flew overhead. Since then, he has led offerings to the Apus and Pachamama, healing over 30 people with love and calm presence. His greatest gift is bringing spirit into daily life through agriculture and quiet devotion.
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Marcelino Chura
Q’ero Shaman
He began his spiritual path at the age of 13 alongside his grandfather Luis Chura, guided in dreams by the great Apu Ankatiana. He was initiated by his parents in sacred sites such as Apu Willone and the Lord of Qoyllur Rit’i, receiving energy from Apus like Salkantay, Humantay, and Pikol. He has healed more than 60 people, and his greatest gift is teaching the sacred path.
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Vilma Samata
Q’ero Shaman
She began her spiritual path at the age of 14 alongside her mother, and since then has been guided in dreams by Apu Torreyoc, who has revealed her purpose and path. Her greatest gift is to accompany and teach others on the sacred path, helping them remember their highest calling and heal from the heart—with love, humility, and deep connection to the Apus.
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Margarita Mamani
Q’ero Shaman
She began her spiritual path at the age of 17, guided by her grandfather Basilio Mamani and her grandmother María Apaza. Her first initiation took place at Apu Machusca, followed by initiations with Pachamama Ñusta Casa, Apu Ausangate, Apu Sacsayhuamán, and Apu Cori Cocha. She has healed over two hundred people through animu wajay, coca leaf readings, and offerings to Pachamama. Her greatest gift is calling the spirit with devotion, a legacy she wishes to preserve for her children and future generations.
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Américo Samata
Q’ero Shaman
Since the age of 18, he began his spiritual apprenticeship guided by María Apaza, offering words of blessing to his community. When he meditates, he connects with the Apus, receiving understanding and strength in key areas of his life and to help others. He performs offerings, prayers, and coca leaf readings—his legacy is the ancestral spiritual knowledge.